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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins: Moist Delights for Any Morning

Lemon Blueberry Muffins are a delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, ensuring moistness with Greek yogurt. A perfect breakfast treat for all!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free alternative available
  • 1 cup sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine salt preferred
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain or sour cream can substitute
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries frozen blueberries can be used
  • 1 large egg flax egg for vegan option
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest can use lemon extract if short on fresh zest
For the Streusel Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour gluten-free alternative available
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar mixing with white sugar optional
  • ¼ cup butter coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste

Equipment

  • muffin tins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Blueberry Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare muffin tins with paper liners or grease them.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until blended.
  3. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir in blueberries until just combined.
  5. Mix streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl until crumbly.
  6. Fill muffin tins with batter and top with streusel mix, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing for fluffy muffins.

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